Today we celebrate the Memorial of Saint Pius (Pio) of Pietrelcina. Padre Pio, as he is commonly called, was a Franciscan Capuchin priest. He was known to be a very holy and humble man of God. Padre Pio bore the Stigmata, the wounds of Christ, for 50 years. He underwent intense scrutiny, at the hands of Church officials, as his fame spread. It is appropriate that, on his feast day, the Gospel reading is Peter’s profession of faith. Just like Peter, Padre Pio knew who Jesus was.
Who Do You Say That I Am
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